Advanced Reading Concepts

Worthington Kilbourne High School, 1826 Glenn Ave, Columbus, OH 43212

Location of Advanced Reading Concepts campWorthington Kilbourne High School, 1826 Glenn Ave, Columbus, OH 43212

About

Advanced Reading Concepts offers speed reading courses and seminars. The program's main offering is small instructor-led classes and seminars, with public classes for teens and adults and classes available on a person's schedule anytime, anywhere.

Programs

  • Speed reading courses and seminars — teens and adults · small instructor-led classes and seminars; public classes for teens and adults; classes available on your schedule anytime, anywhere

At a glance

  • Ages: 13–18 years old

About the provider

Advanced Reading Concepts was founded in 1977. Bonnie James is the president, founder, and speed reading expert, and Bob James is vice president of business development. The company states a mission to help people improve reading speed, comprehension, concentration, and productivity, and reach career and education goals through reading skills. Bonnie James has been named Small Business Person of the Year by the Grandview Area Chamber of Commerce, listed in Business First's "Who's Who in Business Education and Training," honored by the Ohio Senate for Outstanding Achievement, and recognized by The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology as a distinguished graduate and outstanding alumnus. The company has a BBB A+ Rating.

There are no courses currently scheduled / there are no public courses currently scheduled. Student testimonials mention dyslexia and ADHD. One review flash drive is called a WIIFM Stick.

What families say

“This course has helped me out a lot. I have dyslexia and comprehending is really hard for me, but with the different techniques I truly see what it means to understand a story. For sure a class that gave me techniques to use for the rest of my life.” — John S., Dublin Coffman HS

“Bonnie, Thank you for unlocking the potential within me! This will be useful in may facts of my life! Highly recommend!!!” — Kenny W., U.S. Army

“Since I took speedreading, I'm going to do well in English and get an A+!” — Matthew C., Hilliard Weaver MS

Last updated September 23, 2026.

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